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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University College of Coastal Georgia USAO ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Georgia Southwestern| Dalton State College | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,902 | 4,811 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $6,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,128 | $7,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,083 | $14,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $8,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
DSC | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DSC | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $162 |
Diversity |
DSC | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DSC | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
DSC | SWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dalton State College is larger than than SWOSU based on total student enrollment (4,902 students vs. 4,811 students)
DSC vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 171.9% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at DSC than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($9,469.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than SWOSU ($5,083 vs. $14,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 36.7% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($7,410 vs. $10,128)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Dalton State College (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($8,745 vs. $6,205)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or DSC .
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC or SWOSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SWOSU and DSC.
- The graduation rate at SWOSU is higher than Dalton State College (33% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $16,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than SWOSU graduates. ($14,887 vs. $15,687)
- DSC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than SWOSU graduates. ($153 vs. $162)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/